JP2010061546A - Currency management device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a currency management device for changing the setting of denominations stored in a storage. <P>SOLUTION: This currency management device is provided with: a storage chamber having a plurality of compartments for storing and keeping currencies; a measuring means for measuring the quantity of currencies stored and kept in each of the compartments for each of the compartments; and a calculation means for calculating the sum of currencies stored in each of the compartments based on the measurement result of the measurement means, and for calculating the total sum. Single denomination is set as the object of storage in each of the compartments so that the single denomination set in each of the compartments is set so as to be settable and changeable. The calculation means calculates the sum of the stored currencies based on the information corresponding to the set denomination for each of the compartments, and calculates the total sum of the currencies. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  According to the present invention, there is provided a storage having a plurality of compartments for storing and storing money, a measuring means for measuring the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments for each compartment, and the measurement means. The present invention relates to a money management apparatus including a calculation unit that calculates the amount of money stored and stored in each of the partition units based on a measurement result and calculates the total amount thereof.

  Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 2599232 discloses a cash management apparatus. In the cash management apparatus, a storage room is provided for each denomination, and a weight measuring unit is provided for each storage room. The weight for each denomination is measured by the weight measuring means, and the number of bars for each denomination is calculated from the weight. The calculated number of bars is stored and displayed together with the measurement date and time. The measurement of the weight, the calculation of the number of bars, and the storage are performed every time the cash management apparatus is operated (each time there is a data change).

  Such a device is used when the cash in the teller machine becomes too large to deposit when depositing. And when the cash in the teller machine decreases, cash is taken out from such a device and replenished to the teller machine.

  When such a device is used, the bank clerk enters the deposit amount or withdrawal amount in a ledger or the like when operating the deposit and withdrawal.

  However, in the conventional cash management apparatus, the denomination stored in each storage room is determined in advance and cannot be changed. Therefore, for example, even in a situation where the circulation amount (in / out amount) of 100 yen coins or 500 yen coins is large and there is no circulation amount of 1 yen coins or 5 yen coins, the storage room is matched to such a situation. Cannot be re-allocated.

Moreover, it is desired that the cash management apparatus has a storage room for storing non-cash (for example, a check or the like) as on-site needs. (Currently, in order to store such non-cash items, it is necessary to provide a separate storage section, which causes space problems and management problems.)
Utility Model Registration No. 2599232

  As described above, in the prior art, the denomination stored in each storage chamber is determined in advance and cannot be changed. Therefore, for example, even in a situation where the circulation amount (in / out amount) of 100 yen coins or 500 yen coins is large and there is no circulation amount of 1 yen coins or 5 yen coins, the storage room is matched to such a situation. Cannot be re-allocated.

  In addition, at present, in order to store non-cash items (checks and the like), it is necessary to provide a separate storage unit, which causes a problem in terms of space and troublesome management.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a money management apparatus in which the setting of denominations stored in a storage room can be changed. It is another object of the present invention to provide a money management apparatus that can store non-cash items (such as checks) in a storage room.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a storage having a plurality of compartments for storing and storing money, a measuring means for measuring the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments for each compartment, and the measurement means. And calculating means for calculating the total amount of money stored and stored in each of the partition sections based on the measurement results, and each of the partition sections is simply stored and stored. One denomination is set, and a single denomination set in each of the partition sections can be set and changed, and the calculation means is set for each partition section. The money management device is characterized in that, based on the information corresponding to the denomination, the amount of money stored and stored is calculated, and the calculating means for calculating the total amount thereof.

  According to the present invention, the calculation means calculates the amount of money stored and stored on the basis of the information corresponding to the set denomination for each section, so that the denomination set for each section is Even if the setting can be changed, the amount of money can always be calculated correctly.

  Alternatively, the present invention provides a storage having a plurality of compartments for storing and storing money, measuring means for measuring the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments, and the measurement And calculating means for calculating the total amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments based on the measurement result by the means, and each of the compartments is subject to storage and storage. A single denomination or non-cash is set as a storage or storage object, and a single denomination or non-cash set in each of the compartments is set as The calculation means calculates the amount of money stored and stored on the basis of information corresponding to the denomination for each department unit for which the denomination is set, and It is not collected for the section with cash. The amount of the stored money and so as not to calculate a money management apparatus characterized by being adapted to calculate the total amount of only the amount of the calculated monetary.

  According to the present invention, the calculation means calculates the amount of money stored and stored based on the information corresponding to the denomination for each division unit for which the denomination is set, Since the amount of money stored and stored is not calculated for the set compartment, even if the denomination or non-cash set for each compartment can be changed, the money will always be correctly Amount can be calculated.

  For example, the measuring means includes a weight sensor that measures the weight of money stored and stored for each partition. In this case, the information corresponding to the set denomination may be table information that associates the output of the weight sensor with the amount of money stored and stored.

  Alternatively, for example, the measuring means includes a sensor that measures the space occupation state of money stored and stored for each partition. In this case, the information corresponding to the set denomination may be table information that associates the output of the sensor with the amount of money stored and stored.

  FIG. 1 is a system schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. A money handling system 300 shown in FIG. 1 includes a cashier 100 and a money management device 200 (also called a cash bus) configured to be able to communicate with each other. The teller machine 100 functions as a money handling main body machine, and the money management apparatus 200 functions as a money handling terminal machine. The teller machine 100 and the money management apparatus 200 may be understood as an upper money processing apparatus and a lower money processing apparatus, respectively. That is, for example, both may be constituted by money handling devices having the same specification. In addition, a plurality of money management devices 200 may be provided so as to be communicable with one teller machine 100.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the teller machine 100. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the teller machine 100.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the teller machine 100 includes a banknote processing unit 11 including a bundled banknote processing unit P1 that processes bundled banknotes and a rose banknote processing unit P2 that processes bulk banknotes, and a rose coin processing apparatus that processes loose coins. 12 and a wrapping coin processing device 13 for processing wrapping coins. In FIG. 2, 21 is a bundled bill dispensing port for dispensing bundled bills, 22 is a rosed bill dispensing port for dispensing rose bills, 23 is a wrapping coin dispensing port for dispensing wrapping coins, and 24 is a rose coin. Is a rose coin outlet.

  The teller machine 100 also includes a non-cash box 14 for inputting securities such as checks other than cash, a control unit 15 for controlling the entire teller machine 100, and a keyboard-type operation unit 16 for giving various instructions to the control unit 15. And an external printer 18 that performs a printing process in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 15. The external printer 18 functions as a receipt issuing device. In the present embodiment, in order to provide operation information to the authorized person, a receipt on which a 4-digit number corresponding to the operation information is displayed is issued.

  The control unit 15 includes, as a part thereof, a display unit 15a as an interface with the sales staff and the manager, and an ID card reader 15b that reads the contents of the ID card possessed by the sales staff and the manager. In this embodiment, an ID card reader is used. However, the ID card reader is not limited to this, and any known face authentication terminal or a device that authenticates a user such as a vein that authenticates a finger can be used. You may use.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 15 includes a ROM 15d storing various programs and data, a RAM 15e serving as a program load area and a work area during program execution, and a flexible disk that reads and writes data from and to the flexible disk. A drive 15f, a hard disk drive 15g that stores various programs and data, and a control main body 15c that controls the entire teller machine 100 by executing programs stored in the ROM 15d and the hard disk drive 15g are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the teller machine 100 includes a communication interface (communication IF) 19 that performs data communication with the money management apparatus 200. Thereby, the cashier 100 (money processing main body machine) and the money management apparatus 200 (money processing terminal machine) can communicate with each other.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the money management apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 4, in the initial setting state, the money management apparatus 200 includes a first banknote storage drawer 211 (for example, having four banknote storage containers) set to store and store 10,000 yen banknotes, and others. A second banknote storage drawer 212 (having four banknote storage containers, for example, as will be described later), and coins of 100 yen, 10 yen, and 1 yen, which are set to store and store banknotes of different denominations A first coin storage drawer 213 (having three coin storage containers, for example) set to perform, and a second coin storage drawer 214 (which has 500, 50, and 5 yen coins stored and stored) As will be described later, for example, it has three coin storage containers) and a spare storage drawer 215 into which securities such as checks other than cash can be inserted.

  In addition, the money management apparatus 200 includes a control device 225 (control means) that controls the entire money management apparatus 200, a keyboard type operation unit 226 that gives various instructions to the control device 225, and a user (salesperson and management). And an ID card reader 228 that reads the contents of an ID card possessed by the user who performs an operation of inserting and withdrawing money into the storage.

  The contents of the ID card, that is, the ID information stored in the ID card is an aspect of the user information, and the ID card reader 228 is an aspect of the user information acquisition means. In the example of FIG. 4, a contact type ID card reader 228 is employed, but a non-contact type card reader may be employed. In addition to the ID card reader, similarly to the teller machine 100, a device for using face authentication, vein authentication, or the like may be employed.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the second banknote storage drawer 212 of the money management apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 5, the second banknote storage drawer 212 is set so that a bundle of banknotes of three types of denominations is stored and stored regularly in an initial setting state. In the example of FIG. 5, four banknote storage containers 221 to 224 are arranged as partition sections inside the second banknote storage drawer 212, and banknotes stored and stored for each container (each partition section). The denomination can be set.

  The setting change of the denomination of banknotes stored and stored for each banknote storage container 221 to 224 (each partition section) is performed by the user with respect to the control device 225 via the keyboard type operation unit 226. In addition to denominations of banknotes, non-cash can be set. For example, the banknote storage container 221 that is the foremost region can be set and changed to “non-cash”.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the second coin storage drawer 214 of the money management apparatus 200. As shown in FIG. 6, the second coin storage drawer 214 is set so that coins in a bar metal state of three kinds of denominations are stored and stored regularly in the initial setting state. In the example of FIG. 6, three coin storage containers 241 to 243 are arranged as partition sections inside the second coin storage drawer 214, and the coins stored and stored for each container (each partition section). The denomination can be set.

  The setting change of the denomination of the coins stored and stored for each coin storage container 241 to 243 (each partition unit) is performed by the user with respect to the control device 225 via the keyboard type operation unit 226. Further, as necessary, the honeycomb spacers in the coin storage containers 241 to 243 are exchanged by the user so as to correspond to the denomination of the coins stored and stored. In addition to coin denominations, non-cash can be set. In that case, it is preferable that the honeycomb spacer is removed. For example, in a situation where the circulation amount (in / out amount) of 500 yen coins is large and there is no circulation amount of 5 yen coins, the coin storage that was a container for storing 5 yen coins by default is set to match the situation. The setting of the container 242 can be changed to “500 yen (coin)”.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the coin storage container 241 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, a load cell 261 is provided on the bottom surface of the coin storage container 241 as a measuring unit for measuring the weight of coins stored and stored in the coin storage container 241. Since the details of the configuration of the load cell are considered to be sufficiently known, a description thereof is omitted here. The load cells are similarly provided for the other coin storage containers 242 and 243 and the banknote storage containers 221 to 224. With such a configuration, the weight of stored and stored money is measured for each container (each partition).

  In addition, FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the preliminary storage (preliminary drawer) 215. As shown in FIG. 8, the reserve storage 215 is provided with an empty space 253 in which securities other than cash can be put in addition to the coin reserve storage unit 251 and the bill reserve storage unit 252.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a functional block diagram of the control device 225 of the money management device 200. The control device 225 is stored in a ROM 225d storing various programs and data, a RAM 225e serving as a program loading area and a work area during program execution, a hard disk drive 225g storing various programs and data, and a ROM 225d and hard disk drive 225g. An arithmetic control unit 225c that controls the entire money management apparatus 200 by executing a program or the like is provided.

  The denomination or non-cash information set or changed for each container is stored in the hard disk drive 225g.

  The calculation control unit 225c (calculation unit) is connected to a load cell (weight measurement unit), a ROM 225d, and a hard disk 225g provided corresponding to each container (each partition unit), and based on the output value of the load cell. The amount of money corresponding to the weight of the stored money can be calculated. Specifically, in the ROM 225d, as information corresponding to the denomination, for each denomination, table information for associating the output value of each load cell (generally a linear function of weight) with the amount of money stored and stored. (Which may be a conversion formula) is stored. And the calculation control part 225c (calculation means) is based on the said table information memorize | stored in ROM225d, and the information of the money type set for each container memorize | stored in the hard disk 225g (each each For each load cell), the amount of money corresponding to the weight of the stored money is calculated.

  Here, the calculation control unit 225c (calculation means) does not calculate the amount of money for a container in which non-cash is set (ignore load cell deformation (output signal) (lead to the calculation process). Not like)). And the calculation control part 225c (calculation means) calculates the total amount of only the amount of money calculated.

  The hard disk drive 225g stores the total amount of money calculated by the arithmetic control unit 225c (storage means). In the present embodiment, here, the ID information (user information) read by the ID card reader 228 is also made to correspond to the calculated total amount of money (the amount stored and stored after the input / output operation). To be remembered.

  In the present embodiment, furthermore, the amount of money entered and exited from the storage is input at the keyboard type operation unit 226 (input unit), and the calculation control unit 225c serves as a scrutinizing unit. The amount calculated from the output value of the load cell and the amount input by the keyboard type operation unit 226 can be scrutinized.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the money management apparatus 200 includes a communication interface (communication IF) 229 that performs data communication with the teller machine 100. Thereby, the money management apparatus 200 (money processing terminal) and the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) can communicate with each other.

  In addition, the control device 225 of the present embodiment is connected to open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m provided in the drawers 211 to 215 as lock control means, and the drawers 211 to 215 can be inserted and withdrawn money and the like. It is possible to switch between a possible open state and a locked state in which money cannot be entered or exited.

  As a condition for this switching control, user verification is employed in the present embodiment. Specifically, for example, ID information (user information) of a user set in advance as an authorized person is stored in the hard disk drive 225g and is read by the ID card reader 228 (user information acquisition means). The information is collated with the ID information of the authorized person by the arithmetic control unit 225c as the user identifying means. Only when the result of the collation is YES, that is, when the ID information read by the ID card reader 228 matches the ID information of the user set as a permitted person in advance, the control device 225 opens and closes the open / close electromagnetic lock 211m˜ By controlling 215m, it can be set in an open state in which money and the like can be taken in and out.

  As another switching control condition, in this embodiment, in addition to user verification, verification of operation information may be employed. The operation information is, for example, operation information set for each deposit / withdrawal operation, and is usually data of deposit / withdrawal denomination and amount, but may also include data regarding the procedure of deposit / withdrawal operation. As a specific mode of collation of operation information, for example, operation information of an operation set in advance as a permitted operation is transferred and stored in the RAM 225e, for example, using the communication function from the teller machine 100, while the operation is performed by the user. A 4-digit operation number corresponding to the information can be input by the keyboard type operation unit 226 (operation information acquisition means). Then, the input 4-digit operation number information can be collated with the operation information transferred and stored by the arithmetic control unit 225c as the operation identifying means. In this case, the control device 225 only opens / closes the electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m only when the collation result is YES, that is, when the input 4-digit operation number matches the operation information of the permitted operation transferred and stored. Can be set to an open state in which money can be entered and exited. In this aspect, preferably, the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m can be individually controlled in accordance with the specific contents of the entry / exit operation. Specifically, only the drawer that stores the denominations to be entered and exited can be switched to the open state. Furthermore, it is also possible to employ a control mode in which each drawer is sequentially switched to an open state so that a plurality of drawers are not simultaneously opened.

  In addition, in this Embodiment, the following structures are further employ | adopted using the money management apparatus 200 (money processing terminal machine) and the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) mutually communicating. ing.

  The control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) uses a communication function to check and / or scrutinize the data of the money management device 200 (money processing terminal). It is configured to function as. Specifically, the control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) can control the arithmetic control unit 225c, which is a scrutinizing means, via the communication interface (communication IF) 19 and the communication interface (communication IF) 229. It is like that.

  The control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) can also control the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m via the communication interface (communication IF) 19 and the communication interface (communication IF) 229. Yes.

  Specifically, the communication interface (communication IF) 229 functions as an unlock signal receiving unit that receives an unlock signal for controlling the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m (lock devices) to be opened. Correspondingly, the control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) transmits a lock release signal via a communication interface (communication IF) 19 under a predetermined condition. ) 229.

  In this way, when the control of the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m is performed on the cashier 100 side, the specific conditions of control can be set or adjusted on the cashier machine 100 side. It becomes possible to more intensively manage the operation, and hence the management of the input / output operation of money and the like.

  In this case, it is preferable that the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m are configured to be automatically locked after the drawers are opened / closed after the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m are opened. Alternatively, the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m are preferably configured to be automatically locked after a predetermined time has elapsed since the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m have been opened.

  More preferably, the communication interface (communication IF) 229 functions as a lock signal receiving unit that receives a lock signal for controlling the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m (lock devices) to be locked. Correspondingly, the control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 (money processing main body machine) sends a lock signal to the communication interface (communication IF) 229 via the communication interface (communication IF) 19 under a predetermined condition. May be configured to transmit.

  In this case, the money management apparatus 200 further includes closing operation detection devices 211c to 215c that detect changes of the drawers 211 to 215 from the open state to the closed state, and a detection signal from the closing operation detection device is sent to the teller machine 100. It is preferable that the lock signal is transmitted when the teller machine 100 receives the detection signal. In this case, management of lock control of each drawer can be performed more centrally on the cashier 100 side.

  Alternatively, it is preferable that the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m are configured to be automatically locked when a predetermined time has elapsed since the open / close electromagnetic locks 211m to 215m have been opened. Moreover, it is preferable that the money management apparatus 200 is further provided with the opening operation detection apparatuses 211o-215o which detect the change from the closed state of each drawer 211-215 to an open state.

  In addition, a notification device (alarm device) 280 that outputs a notification signal when the drawers 211 to 215 are open for a predetermined time or longer is further provided.

  A key detection unit 290 in FIG. 9 is a sensor device that detects when the drawer is opened and closed when the money management apparatus 200 is powered off. This is a new technology at least in the technical field, but since it is not directly related to the concept of the present invention, a description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, an operation example of the money handling system described above will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an example of an entry / exit operation preparation process on the teller machine 100 side. First, ID information of the operator of the teller machine 100 is read by the ID card reader 15b (STEP 11). Based on the ID information, it is identified whether or not the operator is an operation authorized person of the teller machine 100 (STEP 12).

  If the user is an authorized person, the operation menu of the teller machine 100 is displayed on the display unit 15a (STEP 13). While viewing the display, the operator (operation authorized person) inputs the operation content using the keyboard type operation unit 16 (STEP 14). Here, in this example, in order to further improve the security, a password input is requested (STEP 15).

  After collating the passwords, the operator (operation authorized person) inputs details of the entry / exit operation using the keyboard type operation unit 16 (STEP 16). Specifically, data of the denomination and amount of money (the number of bundles or the number of bundles) may be entered. Thereafter, the input completion is detected by the operation of the input completion key by the operator (STEP 17). The teller machine 100 specifies (issues) an operation number (sometimes referred to as an interlocking number) as operation information with respect to the details of the input / output operation that has been input, and the operation number and the detailed contents of the actual input / output operation Is stored in the hard disk 15g (STEP 18). Further, a receipt displaying the operation number is issued from the receipt issuing device 18 (STEP 19).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an example of an entry / exit operation preparation process in the cash management apparatus 200. First, the ID information of the operator of the cash management apparatus 200 is read by the ID card reader 228 (STEP 21). Based on the ID information, it is identified whether or not the operator is an operation authorized person of the cash management apparatus 200 (STEP 22).

  If it is an operation authorized person, the operation menu of the cash management apparatus 200 is displayed on the display unit 227 (STEP 23). While viewing the display, the operator (operation authorized person) inputs the operation content using the keyboard type operation unit 226 (STEP 24).

  First, the case where the interlocking process with the teller machine 100 is selected will be described first.

  When the interlocking process is selected, in this example, in order to further improve security, a password input is requested (STEP 25).

  After collation of the personal identification number, the operator (operation authorized person) uses the keyboard type operation unit 226 to input the operation number (interlocking number) issued by the teller machine 100 (STEP 26). Thereby, the cash management apparatus 200 uses the communication function, based on the association information stored in the hard disk 15g of the teller machine 100, the detailed information of the entry / exit operation corresponding to the operation number (called processing queue: (In addition to data on denominations and amounts of money to be entered / exited, data on drawer opening / closing procedures may be included) (STEP 27), and part of the information (may be all) may be used for operator confirmation It is displayed (STEP 28). After confirmation, completion of entry / exit preparation is detected by operation of the input completion key by the operator (STEP 29).

  Next, the case where the non-interlocking process with the teller machine 100 is selected will be described. The process in this case is substantially the same as the process of the conventional cash management apparatus.

  When the non-interlocking process is selected, in this example, in order to further improve the security, a password input is requested (STEP 125).

  After collation of the passwords, the operator (operation authorized person) inputs details of the entry / exit operation using the keyboard type operation unit 226 (STEP 126). Specifically, data of the denomination and amount of money (the number of bundles or the number of bundles) may be entered. Thereafter, the input completion is detected by the operation of the input completion key by the operator (STEP 127).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart of an example of a drawer opening / closing process in the cash management apparatus 200. Here, it is assumed that the order of drawers to be opened is determined based on the detailed information (processing queue) of the entry / exit operation.

  First, the lock of the electromagnetic open / close lock corresponding to the drawer that is initially opened is released (STEP 31). The unlock control may be performed by the control unit 225 in the cash management apparatus 200, or may be performed by the control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 through a communication function.

  The unlocked drawer is opened by the operator, and a money insertion / exit operation is performed. Here, if the drawer is not released even after a predetermined time has passed since the lock was released, the notification device 280 sounds an alarm (STEP 32). Further, even when a predetermined time has elapsed since the drawer was opened, the notification device 280 sounds an alarm (STEP 33).

  When the money entry / exit operation ends smoothly and the operator closes the drawer, the electromagnetic open / close lock corresponding to the drawer is locked (STEP 34). This lock control may also be performed by the control unit 225 in the cash management apparatus 200, or may be performed by the control unit 15 of the teller machine 100 via a communication function.

  Then, if there is an entry / exit process for another drawer (denomination), the process is repeated for the next drawer to be opened, and if there is no entry / exit process for another drawer (denomination), the entry / exit process is Finish and go to the scrutiny process.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of an example of a scrutiny process in the cash management apparatus 200.

  This scrutiny process is obtained based on the detailed information of the input / output operation obtained through the input of the operation number in the interlocking process with the teller machine 100, and is obtained through the input at the keyboard type operation unit 226 in the non-interlocking process. This is a process for determining whether or not the amount of money actually entered / exited matches the information based on the detailed information of the entered / exited operation. The amount of money actually entered and exited is calculated from the measurement result of money weight using a load cell (STEP 41).

  If the amounts match as a result of the scrutiny, the transaction content (including information on both the operation content and the operator) is stored in the hard disk 225g (STEP 42). If necessary, the processing result may be printed from a printer (not shown) (STEP 43).

  If the amount does not match as a result of the scrutiny, the drawer opening / closing process shown in FIG. 12 is re-executed for all of the types that do not match (STEP 44).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, as a condition for making the cash management apparatus 200 usable (in / out operation possible), not only verification of user ID information but also verification of operation information is performed. By adopting the above, it is possible to effectively prevent a user's erroneous operation, and it is also very easy to manage operation records.

  In particular, the operation information employs a 4-digit operation number (preferably 3 digits or more) set (issued) for each deposit / withdrawal operation. There is no doubt that the operation content is known from the number.

  In addition, since the deposit / withdrawal data corresponding to the operation number is transferred from the cashier 100 to the cash management apparatus 200, it is not necessary for the user to manually input the deposit / withdrawal data itself. Is prevented.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, by performing a scrutiny process every time a money is entered / exited, it is possible to scrutinize each entry / exit operation for an error in the entry / exit operation. Accordingly, it is possible to effectively prevent a user's erroneous operation, and it is also very easy to manage operation records (entry / exit records) for each entry / exit operation. Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, user information can be easily managed in association with the entry / exit operation.

  Moreover, according to this Embodiment, the calculation control part 225c (calculation means) of the cash management apparatus 200 is the banknote storage container by which the money type was set for every banknote storage container and every coin storage container (for every division part). For 221 to 224 and coin storage containers 241 to 243, the amount of money stored and stored based on table information (stored in ROM 225d) corresponding to the denomination is calculated, and a container in which non-cash is set (For example, the bill storage container 221) is not calculated for the amount of money stored and stored (the output value of the load cell is not processed), so the denomination or non-cash set in each container is changed. While possible, you can always calculate the correct amount of money.

  In particular, the number of containers (compartments) that store non-cash can be increased or decreased, which greatly reduces the need to separately provide a device that stores non-cash. This is a remarkably excellent effect from the viewpoint of storage and management of non-cash in addition to the viewpoint of apparatus installation space.

  In addition, about the work to change the denomination or non-cash setting of each container (each division), the user who performs the entry / exit operation may be normally given authority, or only to users of a special class The authority may be limited. In the present embodiment, since the collation of the user ID information can be used, it is possible to easily adopt such an operation. In addition, the timing of changing the denomination or non-cash setting may be changed when performing the entry / exit operation, and may be changed only as a separate work from the entry / exit operation. Aspects may be employed.

  When the denomination or non-cash setting of each container (each section) is changed, the maximum number of each denomination that can be stored in the entire cash management apparatus 200 is changed. Affects the permission of entry / exit operations. Therefore, when the denomination or non-cash setting of each container (each section) is changed, the information is preferably sent to the teller machine 100 using the communication function.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although it does not consider using the banknote storage containers 221-224 for storage of coins, or using the coin storage containers 241-243 for storage of banknotes, Of course, the embodiment may be adopted.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the unlocking signal and / or the transmission condition of the lock signal can be set or adjusted on the cashier 100 side. In this case, it is possible to centrally manage the operation of entering and exiting money. This is particularly effective in a system including a plurality of cash management apparatuses 200.

  In the above description, the collation of the user ID information and the collation of the operation information are performed on the cash management apparatus 200 side, but the place where the data is actually collated is not particularly limited. That is, these verifications may be performed on the cash management apparatus 200 side, may be performed on the cash machine 100 side, or may be performed using other hardware connected thereto. Also good. Also, the transfer timing of each data for collation is appropriately selected from various known modes and adopted.

  In addition to the weight sensor such as a load cell, a sensor for measuring the space occupation state of stored and stored money may be used as the means for measuring the stored money amount used for the scrutiny process. Depending on the amount of the stored money, the occupied volume in the storage container naturally varies, so that the space occupied state of the money (for example, up to which part of the storage container is occupied or stored by money) By detecting the number of bundled banknotes or the number of wrapping coins (how many are contained), the amount of stored coins stored in the storage container can be obtained. In this case, the information corresponding to the set denomination can be table information or a conversion formula that associates the output of such a sensor with the amount of money stored and stored. As such a sensor, for example, a line sensor composed of LEDs is used.

It is a system schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the teller machine of FIG. It is a functional block diagram of the teller machine of FIG.1 and FIG.2. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the money management apparatus of FIG. It is a perspective view of the 2nd banknote storage drawer of the money management apparatus of FIG.1 and FIG.4. It is a perspective view of the 2nd coin storage drawer of the money management apparatus of Drawing 1 and Drawing 4. FIG. 7 is a schematic side view of the coin storage container of FIG. 6. It is a perspective view of the preliminary | backup storage of the money management apparatus of FIG.1 and FIG.4. It is a functional block diagram of the money management apparatus of FIG.1 and FIG.4. It is a flowchart of an example of the entry / exit operation preparation process in the cash machine side. It is a flowchart of an example of the entry / exit operation preparation process in a cash management apparatus. It is a flowchart of an example of the drawer opening-and-closing process (input / output operation process) in a cash management apparatus. It is a flowchart of an example of the scrutinization process in a cash management apparatus.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Cash machine 200 Cash management apparatus 211 1st bill storage drawer 212 2nd coin storage drawer 213 1st bill storage drawer 214 2nd coin storage drawer 215 Preliminary storage 211m-215m Opening and closing electromagnetic locks 221-224 Bill storage containers 241-243 Coin storage container 261 Load cell

Claims (4)

A storage having a plurality of compartments for storing and storing money;
Measuring means for measuring the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments for each compartment;
Based on the measurement results by the measuring means, calculate the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments, calculating means for calculating their total amount,
With
In each of the compartments, a single denomination is set as an object for storage and storage,
A single denomination set in each of the compartments can be changed.
The calculation means calculates the amount of money stored and stored based on information corresponding to the set denomination for each section, and calculates the total amount thereof. Money management device. A storage having a plurality of compartments for storing and storing money;
Measuring means for measuring the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments for each compartment;
Based on the measurement results by the measuring means, calculate the amount of money stored and stored in each of the compartments, calculating means for calculating their total amount,
With
In each of the compartments, a single denomination is set as an object for storage and storage, or non-cash is set as an object for storage and storage,
A single denomination or non-cash set in each of the compartments can be changed.
The calculation means calculates the amount of money stored and stored based on the information corresponding to the denomination for each partition unit for which the denomination is set, and the partition unit for which non-cash is set. The money management apparatus is characterized in that the amount of money stored and stored is not calculated, and the total amount of only the calculated money amount is calculated. The measuring means has a weight sensor for measuring the weight of money stored and stored for each partition part,
3. The money management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information corresponding to the set denomination is table information that associates the output of the weight sensor with the amount of money stored and stored. The measuring means has a sensor for measuring a space occupation state of money stored and stored for each partition part,
The money management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information corresponding to the set denomination is table information that associates the output of the sensor with the amount of money stored and stored.

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